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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

The afairs Of the Fidelity Bank a. Gin
cinnati grow worse asstime and examina-
tion progresseA The of1cers were again
arrested on the pa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

0KxERAL BLACK, Commissioner OF Pen
sicas, Ms detectives q work on the case
a Francis Pat,Drsoa, or ElmirA. N. VI.
Who y charged with having obtai ued \
pension fraudulently In March last PAT
serson was granted : pension for total
blindness and received the sum Of GA an
sor arrear1ges ~ now sppears the pen-
ion wee granted upon the perjurcd an
eavses Wilkes Miller. ellison o. ElnIra
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

A WASHINGTON rumor credits Secretary
Endioott with an intention 70 withdraw
from the Cabinet
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

The Emperor OF Austria's jubilee
present 70 Queen Victoria will be .
case Of tbs finest imperial tokay.
This wine contains . great quantity
Of phosphoric acid. and II il won
derful tonic. II was Prince Al
berrs invariabie custom TO drink one
glass Of tokay every day after dinner.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

The contest over the Lieutenant-Gov-
ernorship Of Indiana has been revived in
the State Board Of Equzlix alton. II ID the
duty Of the LieutcnantG Governor TO pre-
side over the board. Robinson was
elected president BY the Republican state
omcerA The Governor 10 protesting on
the ground that Robinson il not Lieuteu-
antGovornor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

IH1 meeting Of the American Associa-
tion Tor the Advancement Of Science viii
ce held Ia New York from August 10 u
August 10 Application has been maze
q the principal railroad companies
throughout the country for reduced fares
Tor the benefit OF those desiring 70 attend
the meeting, which promises 70 b the
most important ever held By the assocsa.
ton.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

The New York World and st. Louis
Fort Dlpa'eh balloon, with the party who
started eastward in IL have all been re-
turned 70 ~ Louis, and promise TO try Il
again later on. In their short trip they
attained the greatest altitude ever known
70 nave been made In this country-near-
~ louo iceland made one Of the most
rapid descsnts on record
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-07-01

JETrEKsox CRY. Mo-. June 2)-Judee
Norton, in the Supreme Court to-day.
read the courts decision. confirming the
decision Of the Criminal Court q 81.
Louis In the case OF Maxwell. alias
Brooks, under sentence OF death for the
murder OF &. A. Preller. The date Of cx-
ecution i fixed for August II
The ~ases Of the State against Chy,
Chiajk and CAyo Coon were reverse
ard remanded. The reversal II based on
the exclusion Of Testimony. Opinions
were gwen by Sherwood.
In the case Of the State, respondent.
against Jerry Pagels, appellant, the 10.
cision OF the Criminal Court was affirmed
and August ~ was set for tho day Of exc
cntion. Opinion BY Sherwood.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

DR.. Ell. T. billiard has established
on his place near Shreveport the
"River View Poultry Yards" con-
sisting Of six yards, each containing
grass lot and ample quarters for
raising young chickens, the yards
being wire fenced, and the houses
constructed of glass on one side.
DR.. billiard is each year further en-
deavoring to improve the breed of
bis poultry stock, and each year has
cockrels shipped from the most eel
ebrated strains; having White Ply
mouth Rocks from Pennsylvania.
White Leghorns from New York
State, Bronze Turkeys, Imperial
Pekin Ducks; also, choice varieties
of breeding eggs for sale. For fur.
Their information the reader is re-
ferred to the advertisement of the
"River View Poultry Yards.n
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

The Brooklyn Magazine is filed
with interesting and most entertain
ing reading. r. T. Bush & Son,
Publishers, 100 and 1872 Pearl street,
New York. Subscription, % a year.
Arthur's Magazine for April is an
excellent number. It never fails to
please and instruct the reader. It's
always one of the most attractive and
interesting OF our popular ladies'
magazines.
"Our Little Ones" opens with a
charming picture to illustrate cep-
ital poem, ''Grandma's Glasses. -
There is besides this plenty of other
poems and stories and pictures, all
bright and attractive.
In the good magazines the Church
Review must always be included
Rev. Henry Mason Baum is its edi-
tor, and the publishers are Houghton,
Mifain & Co., New York and Boston.
Annual subscription, 81.
The monthly part April Golden
Days." is an interesting number, con-
tanning literature of the most pleas
ing character for boys and girls
tales, narratives, adventures, poetry,
beautiful engravings, etc. James
EMERSON, Philadelphia. % year.
Crank Leslie's Sunday Magazine
for April is brilliant and interest
ing number. Its articles are varied,
carefully prepared, and full of inter-
est, and its illustrations are drawn
and engraved with admirable clear
ness. It takes its place among the
most important magazines. Terms,
% so per annum. Mrs Frank Les
lie, Publisher, So, IS and 81 Park
Place, New York.
The April Magazine of American
History is a spirited spring number.
Perhaps historical themes excel all
others in freshness, if well treated.
Atall events, every article in the cur
rent issue of this popular periodical
brings to light something new and
engaging. The whole magazine seems
to US delightfully."- historical, and it
looks as though there was a bright
future for it. S. year in advance.
Published at 80 Lafayette Place, New
York City.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
Disturbing the Peace.

Following IS the State law relative
to disturbances of the peace:
Section 1. That any persoa who
shall 60 into any public place, into
or near any private house, or along
any public street or highway near to
any private house, and who shall use
loud and vociferous or obscene, vul-
gar or indecent language, or swear
or curse, or expose his person, or
rudely display, or wantonly or ma
iciously discharge or use any pistol
or other deadly weapon in such pub
lie place, Or upon such public street
or highway, or near such private
house, in a manner calculated to dis
turb or alarm the inhabitants thereof,
shall, upon conviction thereof before
any court of competent jurisdiction
be condemned to pay fine not ex
ceeding $50, and in default of the
same be sentenced to imprisonment
for not less than ten days nor mt r,
than thirty, or suffer both at the d s.
erection of the court; provided, that
the provisions of this section shall
not be so construed as to divest the
recorders courts of incorporated
cities of jurisdiction to summarily
try and punish the same acts when
prohibited under the police regula-
tons of such cities.
Section g. That the public place,
within the meaning of the preceding
section, is any public road, street or
alley of town or city, inn, tavern,
store, grocery, workshop, or any
place to which people commonly
resort for purposes of business, re-
creation or amusement, and places of
public worship.
Section 8. That if any person
shall discharge any gun, pistol or
firearms of any description, on or
across any public square, street or
alley, in any city, town Or village in
this State, he shall be fined or pun
ished as provided in section l of this
act; provided, that the provisions Of
this act shall not divest recorders
courts to try and punish, etc, as
above expressed.
Section 4. That any person who
shall run, or be in anyway concerned
in running, any horse lace, or wi at
is known as horse racing, in, along or
across any public square, street or
alley in any city, town or village, in
Or along or across any public road
within the State, shall be fined upon
conviction thereof before any court
of competent jurisdiction, not more
than $50, and in default of payment
thereof, shall be sentenced to not less
than ten nor more than thirty days
imprisonment.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

RAcEs.-The spring meeting of
the Shreveport Jockey Club takes
place April 18th, 14th and 18th at
the Fair Grounds in Shreveport
There will be four races each day
for purses aggregating $780,
Some of the finest racing stock in
the country will be entered. Special
rates on all railroad and steamboat
lines. For particulars address j. B,
Ardis, Secretary Shreveport Jockey
Club, Box 1913. The grand reunion
of the Confederate Veteran Associa
ton takes place on the 18th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

He who loveth God loveth his
brother also.
If God so loved as, we ought also
to love one another.
he that loveth not knoweth not
God; for God is love.
Righteousness exalteth nation :
but sin is reproech to any people.
A sound heart is the life of the
flesh; but envy the rottenness OF the
bones.
In all labor there is profit; but
the talk of the lips tendeth only to
penny.
The hoary head is a crown of
glory, if it be found in the way OF
righteousness.
And whatsoever ye do, do it
heartily, as to the Lord, and not
INTO men.-PauI.
he that dispiseth his neighbor
sinneth: but he that hath mercy on
the poor, happy is he.
He that walketh uprightly walk
eth surely: but be that perverteth
his ways shall be known.-ProUerbs
He that oppresseth the poor re-
proacheth his Maker: but he that
honoureth him hath mercy on the
poor.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Foster Carter } In Justice r. C. Stin-
VS.. sons Court. Ward No. 2,
w. B. Lovette. Bossier Parish, La.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF a
IN writ of ieri facias issued by X. G. Stinson.
Justice Of the Peace OF said Ward Of said par
ish, Louisiana, in favor of Foster Carter and
against w. B. Lovette, and to me directed,
will, at the legal hours of sale, on Saturday
May Q. 1887, at the Court House, in the town
of Bellevue: La. offer for sale at public auc-
ton, the following described property, to wit
The north half Of lot ten, situated in Bossier
City, known as the Lovette lot, containing hah
an acre, more or less.
Seized ~ the property Of W. b. Lovette
and will be sold to pay and satisfy the debt
of the plaintiff in this cause
Terms Of Sale-Cash, provided two third
of the appraised value thereof be bid.
w z. MORRIS, Deputy Sheriff
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Mr.. James A. Heron, q resident
Of this parish for the past 40 years,
died at Shreveport Saturday, aged
e6yesrs. Mr.. Heron was a good
and useful citizen, and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him, for
truth, honesty, purity of character
and undertaking integrity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
Jts gossier gauusr
BELLEVUE. La.
,uuesDAY, :::::::::::::::::APRlL J, 1887
Spring-Time.

Buds, blossoms, waving foliage,
singing birds, verdur' OF on every
,,lI side, warm winds blowing
..,;oc is here! 1t has, perhaps,
...ued long in coming. 1t may be
~, il was a little delayed over
s,,mer ears. But the seasons, af-
!, all, take a very regular round
oor memory takes counsel OF our
;moatience, and we say the spring
!. late. or the summer is long in
coming. The fact in the case is that
,here is great regularity and equi.
,;hrium, and that the average-of
temperature, of rainfall, of wind,
# auy of the phenomena OF the
...sous-is remarkably constant
God,s work in nature as in grace
!. ever complete. His work and
Ms word never fail. The work done
!, due season will not fail of its pur.
,oaa. The faithful laborer shall
gather the fruit of his tolls. His
work shall not return to him void.
A. surely as the growing heat OF
wind and wave has melted the ice
b.rgs that have been refrigerating
our atmosphere, so surely will the
genial warmth of spring and sum-
mer fll the earth with abundant
fruit and grain, to make glad the
heart of the zealons laborer in the
Golden autumn of the year.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Old HEIRLoOMS.-We were
shown last Saturday, by Justice W.
q. Bledsoe, a pocket-book which
bis father purchased in the year
lSSO-over half a century ago. In
this pocket. book was common lead
pencil, left there by Judge T. W.
Bledsoe before bis death. Judge
Bledsoe, who was for many years a
very prominent and highly esteem
ed citizen of this parish, died about
sixteen years ago.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

The excitement over real estate
10 Shreveport seems TO be growing.
Twenty thousand dollars worth of
pfoperty, almost exclusively subur
ban lots, has been sold within the
pest week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Don't forget that Messrs. Henry
D'ss & Son, Shreveport, will
DOT De undersold, and offer you the
afgest stock to select from. Call
md see them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

A man without money had bet
ier keep beyond the reach of the
ooom. It is very sad to want to
aad yet you can not. We love the
Goaker because he leads us not into
snptation.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Call and make careful examina-
ton Of Messrs. Henry Dreyfuss &
Sons stock of goods and learn
prices. Their goods are low, and a
trial will convince you that they
sye value received.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

There is economy in buying the
W. goods. You can get them from
aessrs. Henry Dreyfuss & Son, of
Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Don't think of going anywhere
else but to Mr.. julius A. Jacobs,
asent, Shreveport, to buy dry goods,
dress goods, novelties, shoes, &C.
Hswill be sure to please you and
ARE you money.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Pure drugs, fresh garden seeds,
paints, oils, fancy goods, etc, at
Augustus j. Bogel's, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

oysters, stewed fried or raw, at
"e C0mmercial-Gem Restaurant,
~ ~ Texas street, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

alddling cotton was selling in
shreveport Tuesday at o. cents.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

When, on motion, it was Resolv-
ed, That no assistants be furnished,
there being no funds to do SO.
B. r. Nash was then allowed, for
assessing, 3,346 polls, and war
rants directed to issue to w. j.
Hughes for 1913 90, and B. A. Kelly
for S11O in full.
When, on motion, the President
appointed the following committee
to confer with a committee appoint
ed by the Caddo Board, in relation
to sixteenth section lying in both
parishes, viz: Col. j. A. Snider, B.
A. Kelly and w. B. Boggs.
The Treasurer then submitted a
statement of receipts and disburse-
ments, which, on examination, was
found correct and accepted as set
Element to date, aud the vouchers
burned in open session:
Amount due on Current Fund..$ Alb SO
g Township Fund. $3.50 so
!" Contingent 70
$42ll Ii
| When, on motion, the body ad
iourned sine die.
W. G. BURT, President.
i j. 81. KEYsER, Sup'tand Sec'y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

a large number of citizens of the
Nlien were in town Saturday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
ARKANSAS BAPTIST
P PnRsssrEn. Ep.roa..

Connd IN Doctrine Conservative in Spirit,
= Incorporating with Error, and friend
10 the Truth aud the Home.
g year 10 advance.
aprGS siness n annger,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
School Board PROCEEDINGS.


ish met 10 regular session. Present !:
W. G. Burt, President; J. N. Bryan,
W. B. Boggs, J. B. Crawford and
W. E. Cornell, members. The min.
utes Of last meeting were read and
approved. When, on motion, it was
Resolved, That the interest aris-
ing from the 10th section, township
20, range II, be appropriated to the
children on the Bellevue side of
Bodceau.
The following schools were then
located for four months from June
1, 1887; all to close on or before
December 81, 1887:
Ward /.
Elm Grove-colored.
Ward 2.
Benton-white; Miss Schwing.
teacher.
Carolina Bluff-colored.
Elizabeth-colored.
Ward 3.
Oak Hill-white; Miss Rabb,
teacher.
Paysinger's-colored.
Enon-colored.
Lewisville-colored; Lucy Ben
nett, teacher.
Collinsburg-white; Miss Motto
McClenaghan, teacher.
Brushy-white; w. NJ. Abney,
teacher.
Cottage Grove-white; W. N.
Doles, teacher.
Mt. Zion-colored.
Cottage Grove-colored; A. j.
Smith, teacher.
Ward 4.
Heffner's-white; r. 81. Allen.
Franks place-white; Mrs. w.
J. Baird, teacher.
Centre-white; j. j. Stubs.
Red Land-white; J. B. Craw-
ford, teacher.
Ansel-white.
Horse River-white.
Pleasant Hill--white; Mrs. De-
laune, teacher.
Kirtley's store-white: A. G.
Davis, teacher.
Sam Neil's-colored.
Ward 5.
Dry Cypress-white.
Rocky Mount--white.
Pine Grove-white; Mrs. g. B.
Norman, teacher.
Macedonia-colored.
Spring Hill--colored.
Midway--colored.
New Light-cOlored.
Adger and white.
Ward 6.
HaughtOn-white; Prof. L. Girls
void, teacher.
Fillmore-white; Miss Carrie
Cornell, teacher.
Fillmore-colored.
Bellevue-White.
Bellevue-colored.
Bethlehem--colored.
Jerusalem, +"
Minis,
Cane Bend, "
Pineville, b"
st. Johns,
When, on motion, it was Resolv-
ed, That no assistants be furnished,
there being no funds to do SO.
B. r. Nash was then allowed, foI
assessing, 1886 polls, and war.
rants directed to issue to w. j
Hughes for S23 90, and B. A. Kelly
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

march did not 60 out. It was
lown ont.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
FO9. Rent,
WONDERS OF THE DEEP

floral shells, and other Marine Curiosiaies.-
~ We have agents constantly employed in
securing rare specimens of the above-named
articles, and offer to the public as fne col
lection for ONE DOLLAR as they can pro-
cure at any regular she'll store for double the
amount. OUR DOLLAR CABINET, con-
tanning over twenty varieties of Shells. Coral,
ETC., will please both old and young. Carefully
packed, and mailed postpaid to any address in
the United States or Canada, ON receipt Of
One Dollar. Address:
MARINE CURIOSITY SUPPLY CO.,
BOX Isl Key West, Florida.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

Niaw hats will soon be out in
hce.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
s4.2Il IL

The biggest bargains in fine dress
goods at 36 Texas street, Shreve.
port. Mr.. Julius A. Jacobs, agent,
has an immense assortment.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
TEXAS CHRISTIAN,
THORP SPRING, TEXAS.
BY CLARK & MILLER j. A. MILLER, Editor

A n eight-page weekly, devoted to the inter
"A ests of christianity as taught in the
Christian Scriptures. Has a liberal circulation
throughout the State OF Texas, rs well az in
many other States. Subscription, % year
in advance. [apr26
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07
Gbf Gin1es-Aenrofrat.

NEW ORLEANS,
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A special feature is its unsurpassed
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to be found in the foreign press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1887-04-07

nore frost Tuesday morning.
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The Weekly mss.Dsmocrst

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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1887-10-14
The Very Worst of All.

Social crazes are nothing if not silly,
and the latest is certainly one of the
most foolish in long list of follies.
1t is nothing less than the keeping of a
chair album" in which young ladies
thoughtfully store up locks from the
pates of their gentlemen friends. Each
contribution is tied with blue ribbon,
and accompanied by general
description of the appearance of the
individual donors. The girl with any
regard for good sense and propriety
would never accept lock of hair from
any one but her betrothed lover The
craze referred TO is simply an exagger.
ated manifestation Of the leaning to in
discriminate Irritation so observable in
the overgrown boys and unbalanced
girl of tho present period. Baltimoe'
Herald